HR 25
103th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Abortion
Parent and child
State laws
Freedom of Choice Act of 1993
Introduced: January 5, 1993
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Everywhere this bill has been
9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 19, 1993
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
May 19, 1993
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 18, 1993
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Mar 18, 1993
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 23, 1993
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 10, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Jan 6, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E81)
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jan 5, 1993
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Freedom of Choice Act of 1993 - Provides that a State may not restrict the right of a woman to choose to terminate a pregnancy: (1) before fetal viability; or (2) at any time, if such termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the woman. Allows a State to impose requirements medically necessary to protect the life or health of such women. Declares that this Act shall not be construed to prevent a State from: (1) requiring minors to involve responsible adults before terminating a pregnancy; and (2) protecting individuals from having to participate in abortions to which they are conscientiously opposed.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Committees of jurisdiction
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